Queen Elizabeth II has died. A video tracing her meetings with four Popes over 70 years reigning constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom.

“Deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I offer heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty, the Members of the Royal Family, the People of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.” — Pope Francis catholicnewsagency.com/news/252243/po…

Greatly looking forward to Saturday's national Safeguarding Conference when over 300 participants representing Catholic parishes, dioceses and lay organisations in Scotland will share how they are "Walking together in Safeguarding". #safeguardingtogether

Over 300 will join our first national Safeguarding conference - "Walking Together in Safeguarding" - on Saturday 1st October. Great commitment being shown by Safeguarding staff, volunteers, clergy and religious from every diocese in Scotland. #safeguardingtogether

The outstretched arms of #StFrancis at the #Capuchin Friary, #Creeslough seem to say: Why, Lord, Why? How will we come to terms with what has happened? Into your hands, Lord, we commend all those who are questioning, hurting and grieving today.

BOOK NOW: Catholic Deputes Scotland Conference-3rd&4th Nov. Theme"Go make disciples of all nations" Thursday eve:retreat hour & meal Friday: conference day with Fr Nick Welsh, Vice Rector of the Scots College in Rome as key note speaker. form.jotform.com/222332010309337

The Panel of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its final report after seven years of work. The Catholic Council welcomes this report, thanks the Inquiry for its work and will carefully study its contents and recommendations. cbcew.org.uk/iicsa-final-re…

Sad announcement… Archbishop Mario has died tonight after a short illness. Requiescat in pace.

SAFEGUARDING AUDIT 2022 Please note this year's extended deadline for parishes, religious congregations and Catholic organisations to submit their audit forms online. All forms, guidance notes, key dates and other details are now available here: scssa.org.uk/Audit

Bishop Brian McGee, Sr Anna Marie McGuan, June Clunie and Fr Gerry Maguiness (the Scots Delegation) listen to Cardinal Grech as he gives the greetings of the Holy Father to the European continental stage of the Synod in Prague.

Watch the message from Scotland delivered at the Synod Continental Assembly in Prague. ⤵️ (6 min watch). youtube.com/watch?v=hY1tXn…

Bishop Brian McGee of Argyll & The Isles led the Scottish delegation to the Continental stage of the Synod in Prague this week. He and Fr Gerard Maguiness share some thoughts on what has been happening [via BCoS]

Bishop Hugh Gilbert attending as President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.

In a synodal Church, let us engage in dialogue, build bridges, and use media to promote unity, truth, and love. Read the inspiring message of Pope Francis for the world communication day: 🔗 bit.ly/3IrKeKu #synod #57WDSC #Communication #walkingtogether "

Are YOU still to due to complete your online Safeguarding evaluation for 2023?  This is an exercise that should be done in discussion with others who are responsible for safeguarding in your Church setting.  #saferchurch

Take some time to consider your Safeguarding practice in the past year and how you have contributed to "keeping church safe" through effective safeguarding practice. #safeguardingstandards

With hundreds of safeguarding evaluations now having been received from parishes, religious congregations and organisations across Scotland, those who have not submitted should prioritise this ahead of 24th May deadline. Resources here: bit.ly/3UQRjL2 #safeguarding